The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern action film directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel. March 10, 2010 in honor of last sundays oscars, heres a movie that should be honored at next years ceremony but, given that sandra bullock just won best actress for blind side, clearly wont be. The book of eli bts elis mission 2010 denzel washington, mila. He has received two golden globe awards, one tony award, and two academy awards. Young denzel started work early in the beauty parlor where one day a woman known as a seer in their community wrote on a piece of paper that he would. He has received two golden globe awards, one tony award, 1 and two academy awards. Denzel washington is the highestpaid actor among this years oscar nominee. It measures up at 6,334squarefeet with 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.
Before he lived among the megawealthy in beverly park, denzel lived in toluca lake, ca. Besides working with known directors, he has also directed a few movies too. Denzel washington biography childhood, life achievements. Denzel washington is the highestpaid actor among this. Financial analysis of the book of eli 2010 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and. In his debut as an author, denzel washington shares his personal story of the mentors who helped guide his life. Eli accidentally shoots carnegie in trying to shoot the guy running in carnegies direction. He subsequently portrayed a rogue cia agent in south africa in the spy thriller safe house 2012 before giving an oscarnominated performance in flight 2012 as a heroic airplane pilot hiding a substanceabuse problem.
As an actor, producer and director, hes made his mark on the film industry, an industry that has recognized him with two academy awards best actor for training day and best supporting actor for glory, three oscar nominations, and 95 other awards and nominations. Things will be bleak, but at least you can follow denzel washington around as he wanders the parched landscape with floods of gravitas, occasionally engaging in awesomely staged silhouettemelees with bands of barbarian thugs. As to the later, i just factor in the fact that it came from hollywood after all, though i thoroughly enjoyed denzel washington s portrayal. Now nearing 60, denzel washington is still impressing at the box office as his new movie the equalizer is gunning for no. The book of eli by albert hughes, allen hughes albert. One of his directed movie fences was given by academy award for best picture. The book of eli bts elis mission 2010 denzel washington, mila kunis movie hd a postapocalyptic tale, in which a lone man fights his. Denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson. Put aside the mousemeat and chew on paul macinness condensed version. The book of eli junket interview denzel washington ii 2010. Washington helped out in a producer capacity, getting the project in shape to be filmed. Denzel washington is always good, as is gary oldman, but the subject matter is just too out there to really make a good film. Jan 12, 2010 twotime academy award winner denzel washington glory, training day not only bears the burden of being in nearly every scene in the postapocalyptic action thriller, the book of eli, he also carried a load behind the scenes.
Washington was born and raised in the new york metro area, the. Eli replies pay for what, since he cant see all the visual clues that solara is giving him. The book of eli 2010 denzel washington killcount youtube. Denzel washington in malcolm x denzel washington in malcolm x 1992, directed by spike lee. Denzel washington net worth 2019, biography, early life. American actor, film producer, director, screenwriter as well as spokesperson denzel hayes washington jr, was born on 28 december 1954, in mount vernon, new york state, and is one of the most respected of hollywood actors, with two oscars, three golden globes and a tony award to his credit, gained during a career in the film industry which now spans.
Washington was born on december 28, 1954 in mount vernon, new york. Denzel washingtons latest role in the book of eli has him playing a wanderer in. Read the the book of eli movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on. Oct 03, 2006 in his debut as an author, denzel washington shares his personal story of the mentors who helped guide his life. Escore rank 5 top attributes talented, intelligent escore is a celebrity appeal ranking, comprised of 46 separate personality. Bare minimum base salary, because would denzel washington excuse me, academy award winner denzel washington roll out of bed for less. The book of eli panel at comiccon gary oldman, denzel washington, mila kunis, hughes brothers duration. His bible is written in braille, which is that dotanddash language books and signs meant for blind persons are written in. Denzel washington is an academy awardwinning actor best known for his role in training day.
Denzel washingtons character eli is blind in the movie book of eli. I fought the good fight, i finished the race, i kept the faith. A thickspined chopper of a blade, it is crafted from 5160 high carbon steel and differentially tempered to optimize the blade. Denzel washington carries book of eli film school rejects. The book of eli by albert hughes, allen hughes albert hughes. Denzel washington recieves lifetime achievement award at.
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When solara first comes to seduce eli she is obviously dressed for solicitation and she says dont worry you dont have to pay. Denzel washington was born in mount vernon in the state of new york. Later that year, he starred as a veteran railroad engineer in the action film unstoppable, about an unmanned, halfmilelong runaway freight train carrying dangerous cargo. Does this imply that he is blind and has been living completely by faith his entire life or is the punchline of the movie that he is the simply the last living man on earth who can read braille. Song panoramic from the book of eli instrumental artist nostromo pilots. The following is a list of awards and nominations received by actor denzel washington. Denzel washington net worth 2020 salary house cars. As of 2020, american actor denzel washington has an. The book of eli 2010 financial information the numbers. Denzel washington, star of the book of eli, is one of the most successful and highly respected hollywood figures.
The book of eli 2010 thirty years after war turned the world into a wasteland, a lone warrior named eli denzel washington marches across the ruined landscape, carrying hope for humanitys. Washington pens the introduction for the stories of more than 70 of americas leading personalities in theatre, sports, business, and politics as they tell their lifechanging stories of mentorship. Well, i dont know how it got to me being the producer, but. Knowing that i have done right with my time on this earth. Best supporting actor for the historical war drama film glory 1989 and best actor for his role as corrupt detective alonzo harris in the crime thriller training day 2001. Eli denzel washington is a wandering man on a mission. Aug, 2010 denzel washington, the star of the book of eli won best performance by a leading actor in a play for his performance in fences.
Denzel received his early education at pennington grimes elementary school. Denzels script selection continues to improve grant j. He has directed his first movie antwone fisher in 2002. He was born on december 28, 1954, as denzel hayes washington jr. Dec 1, 2012 the book of eli sword denzel washington large 26 stay safe and healthy. Washington plays eli, a laconic man journeying westward across america to carry a sacred book to safety, hoping that it will restore mankind and bring a better future. In 2000, denzel sold the home to brenda hampton, the iconic tv writer with credits including 7th heaven and the secret life. Thebook of eli cant have a sequel actress mila kunis speaks about her forthcoming gary oldman, denzel washington starrer. Kult of athena swords ekhmsk01 full tang book of eli machete 20 blade this large and hefty blade is inspired by the machete wielded by denzel washingtons character eli in the book of eli. A postapocalyptic tale, in which a lone man fights his way across america in order to protect a sacred book that holds the secrets to saving humankind. We take a look at denzel washingtons net worth, estimated salary for 20192020 and movie actors recent earnings here.
The book of eli opens with denzel washingtons eli murdering a cat, but by the. The book of eli stars denzel washington in a postapocalyptic thriller set 30 years after a final war has turned much of earth into an ashy wasteland. Best supporting actor for the historical war drama film glory 1989 and best actor for his role as a corrupt cop in the crime thriller training day 2001. Washington was born and raised in the new york metro area, the son of a beauty salon owner and a pentecostal minister. Washington plays eli, a laconic man journeying westward across america to carry a sacred book to safety, hoping that it will restore mankind and bring a. Best supporting actor for the historical war drama film glory 1989 and best actor for his role as corrupt detective alonzo harris in the crime thriller. Denzel washington in a world where it pays to be a loner the. Denzel washingtons education by successful student writing staff published 2. See more ideas about the book of eli, elis, denzel washington. Denzel washington official sites, and other sites with posters, videos, photos and more. In training day 2001, washington played a corrupt and violent police detective, the performance for which he became only the. After numerous requests for a larger size, we are proud to say this machete welded by denzel washington himself is 26 inch long and features a satin finish, extremely sharp, 18 inch blade. Denzel washington, the star of the book of eli won best performance by a leading actor in a play for his performance in fences. With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman.
Denzel washington awards and nominations during denzel washington showbiz career. Second junket interview with denzel washington, who plays eli in the book of eli. In the movie the book of eli we discover at the end that the bible eli has been carrying the entire movie is written in braille. In 2010 washington starred in the postapocalyptic action drama the book of eli and collaborated again with scott on the action thriller unstoppable. Denzel washington wields sword and bible in the book of eli. He is the second of three children born to to lennis and denzel washington. After his parents divorced at an early age, denzel washington was raised by his mother in mount vernon, new york where he spent most of his free time at the local boys and girls club. Perhaps the obvious struck me time and time again, but it seemed the most single important pivotal aspect of eli s survival boiled down to water. The name of his father is denzel hayes washington sr. Ther book of eli denzel washington does kali discussion in filipino martial arts general started by guro harold, jan 16, 2010.
Jan 28, 20 the book of eli panel at comiccon gary oldman, denzel washington, mila kunis, hughes brothers duration. The book of eli dvd 2009 this is probably one of the most highly underrated movies of 2010 due to the overwhelming surge of 3d films brought on by avatar which was out. The book of eli was directed by twins, albert and allen hughes. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Denzel washington recieves lifetime achievement award at tony. Jan 31, 2010 denzel washington s character eli is blind in the movie book of eli. The book of eli dvd 2009 this is probably one of the most highly underrated movies of 2010 due to the overwhelming surge of 3d films brought on by avatar which was out around the same time of this film. Denzel washington net worth 2020 salary per movie earnings. His father was a pastor and his mother owned and operated a beauty parlor. Allen dropped out of high school in the 11th grade to begin directing music videos. Its not the coolest, deepest, or most badass postapocalyptic. As an actor he is one of hollywoods highestpaid leading men.
American actor, film producer, director, screenwriter as well as spokesperson denzel hayes washington jr, was born on 28 december 1954, in mount vernon, new york state, and is one of the most respected of hollywood actors, with two oscars, three golden globes and a tony award to his credit, gained during a career in the film industry which now spans more than. Hughes brothers resurrect film directing career with book of eli after seven year absence. They talk about why denzel is one of the few actors who can carry a movie by himself. Jan 15, 2010 jan 12, 2010 twotime academy award winner denzel washington glory, training day not only bears the burden of being in nearly every scene in the postapocalyptic action thriller, the book of eli, he also carried a load behind the scenes. In 2010, moviegoers were treated to two very different sides of washington when he starred in tony scotts fast paced thriller unstoppable, and in the hughes brothers dystopian vision, the book of eli, which washington also produced. Even something as dark as training day, the first thing i wrote in my script was, the wages of sin is death. Ask anything you want to know, or answer other people. Denzels striking good looks and amazing acting skills are definitely paying off by the millions. At the very end, when the camera zooms in on eli as he sits at the table on the ship, you can clearly see his eyes are covered by a white film, a. Apr 14, 2020 denzel washington salary paid per movie. Denzel washington biography and filmography denzel.
Since then, denzel washington has continued to dazzle fans in films such as devil in a blue dress, the pelican brief, and the remake of the bishops wife, costarring whitney houson. Ask anything you want to know, or answer other peoples questions. Leading the pack is denzel washington, who is nominated for best actor in the august wilson playadaptation fences. He has received three golden globe awards, a tony award, and two academy awards. The book of eli sword denzel washington large 26 the. Just saw the book of eli and i was impressed with denzels bolo fighting scenes as well as the other fma techniques that he executed. List of awards and nominations received by denzel washington. It was never my dream to be famous, says this mount vernon, new york.
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